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352 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781419769122
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Algonquin
Publication date: 16 January 2024
Description
An accessible and big-hearted novel that explores belief and forgiveness as a boy grapples with his faith and sexuality on a rollicking family road trip to Bible WorldWhen Eli Harpo was four, he underwent emergency open-heart surgery, flatlined on...
Community Reviews Summary of 29 reviews
Moods
reflective 73%
sad 52%
funny 31%
hopeful 31%
challenging 21%
adventurous 15%
tense 10%
inspiring 5%
Pace
fast 15%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 46% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Suicide attempt, HomophobiaModerate
Child abuse, Child death, FatphobiaMinor
Sexual harassment, Panic attacks/disorders352 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781419769122
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Algonquin
Publication date: 16 January 2024
Description
An accessible and big-hearted novel that explores belief and forgiveness as a boy grapples with his faith and sexuality on a rollicking family road trip to Bible WorldWhen Eli Harpo was four, he underwent emergency open-heart surgery, flatlined on...
Community Reviews Summary of 29 reviews
Moods
reflective 73%
sad 52%
funny 31%
hopeful 31%
challenging 21%
adventurous 15%
tense 10%
inspiring 5%
Pace
fast 15%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 46% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Suicide attempt, HomophobiaModerate
Child abuse, Child death, FatphobiaMinor
Sexual harassment, Panic attacks/disorders